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Powered surgical instrument having locking systems and a clutch mechanism

  • US 6,220,368 B1
  • Filed: 05/15/2000
  • Issued: 04/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A surgical instrument having a battery pack mounting to a housing, said battery pack providing power for powering a motor of said surgical instrument, said surgical instrument comprising:

  • a groove positioned about a distal end of said housing;

    a battery pack having a retaining ring, said retaining ring having a flange and a diametrically opposed contacting portion; and

    a spring button positioned on said battery pack and contacting said flange of said retaining ring, wherein said diametrically opposed contacting portion deflects outwardly when said spring button and said flange are depressed, and returns to an original position when said spring button and said flange are released, and wherein at least said contacting portion of said retaining ring engages said groove when said battery pack is mounted on said distal end of said housing.

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